Support for increased muscle mass was associated with the consumption of a blend of soy and dairy proteins after resistance exercise, according to a report published in the online edition of the Journal of Applied Physiology. The research found that using a protein blend of soy, casein and whey post-workout prolonged the delivery of select amino acids to the muscle for an hour longer than using whey alone. It also showed a prolonged increase in amino acid net balance across the leg muscle during early post-exercise recovery, suggesting prolonged muscle building.

“This study sheds new light on how unique combinations of proteins, as opposed to single protein sources, are important for muscle recovery following exercise and help extend amino acid availability, further promoting muscle growth,” said Blake B. Rasmussen, Ph.D., chair, department of Nutrition & Metabolism at the University of Texas Medical Branch and lead researcher of the study.

This new study builds on an earlier research which reported that a soy-dairy blend extend muscle protein synthesis when compared to whey alone, as only the blended protein kept synthesis rates elevated 3 to 5 hours after exercise.

“Because of the increased demand for high-quality protein, this study provides critical insight for the food industry as a whole, and the sports nutrition market in particular,” said Greg Paul, Ph.D., global marketing director, DuPont Nutrition & Health. “With more and more consumers recognizing the importance of protein for their overall health and well-being, the results of this study have particular relevance to a large segment of the population, from the serious sports and fitness enthusiast to the mainstream consumer.”

The double-blind, randomized clinical trial included 16 healthy subjects, ages 19 to 30, to assess if consumption of a blend of proteins with different digestion rates would prolong amino acid availability and lead to increased muscle protein synthesis after exercise. The protein beverages provided to study subjects consisted of a soy-dairy blend (25% isolated DuPont Danisco SUPRO soy protein, 50% caseinate, 25% whey protein isolate) or a single protein source (whey protein isolate). Muscle biopsies were taken at baseline and up to 5 hours after resistance exercise. The protein sources were ingested 1 hour after exercise in both groups.
According to researchers, the study demonstrated that consuming a soy-dairy blend lead to a steady rise in amino acids, the building blocks of muscle. The data showed that the soy-dairy blend yielded an increase in select amino acid delivery for about an hour longer than the use of whey protein alone. The blend also sustained a greater positive net amino acid balance than whey, suggesting there is less muscle protein breakdown during the time period shortly after consumption of a blended protein product.

The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch in collaboration with DuPont Nutrition & Health. Further research is ongoing to identify the long-term effect on muscle mass and strength.

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